Lather Up: These Body Lotions With SPF Are Hydrating AF
Lather Up: These Body Lotions With SPF Are Hydrating AF
ICYMI—which, like, you shouldn't have—when it comes to your skincare routine, SPF should be your number one priority. And if you're out here like, "Umm, girl, how many times do you have to remind us?!" Well, as many times as it takes for everybody to understand that it's that freakin' important. Don't believe me? Take it from Dr. Annie Chiu, a board-certified dermatologist: "UVA damage is the main contributor to premature aging," she says. (Oh, and not to mention, skin cancer.) And because I know it can be a pain-in-the-ass to add yet another step to your everyday routine, I've made it easy for you: Here's a round-up of 15 of the best body lotions with SPF so you can stay hella hydrated and protected from the sun all at once. But first, a preview of what's ahead:
Our top picks for the best body lotion with SPF in 2022:
- Best overall: Hello Sunday The Essential One Body Lotion SPF 30
- Best drugstore: Urban Hydration SPF 30 Dry & Eczema Prone Sunscreen Lotion
- Best mineral: Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil SPF 45 Body Butter
- Best tinted: Soleil Toujours Mineral Ally Daily Defense SPF 50 Tinted Glow
- Best fragrance-free: COOLA Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- Best illuminating: Supergoop! Glowscreen Body Sunscreen SPF 40 PA+++
Are body lotions with SPF effective?
Two words: Hell yes! Not only will they moisturize your skin—considering a ton are packed with a slew of nourishing, skin-loving ingredients (i.e., antioxidants, vitamins, hyaluronic acid)—but they can also be used as your body's daily sun protectant. (FYI, don't forget a facial sunscreen.)
Just remember, the absolute bare minimum SPF you should be using is SPF 30, Dr. Mona Gohara, board-certified dermatologist, has explained to Cosmo. And when determining which body lotion with SPF to purchase, consider one that has broad-spectrum protection (i.e., protection from UVA and UVB rays), explains Chiu.
Now, for the fun part—here are 15 of the best body lotions with SPF on the market for year-round sun protection. You're welcome in advance.
In need of a new sunscreen? Consider purchasing a body lotion with SPF so you're skin can be moisturized and protected from the sun at the same time. Here are 15 of the best.
